As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Dothan, AL is $43,706, equivalent to $21 per hour, $841 weekly, or $3,642 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Legislative Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Legislative Assistant in Dothan, AL vary widely, spanning from $33,673 to $51,895. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($38,454) and 75th percentile ($47,993), while top earners (90th percentile) make $51,895 per year. This $9,539 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Scheduling or Microsoft Word, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Dothan Legislative Assistant often earn 6.5% lower than national averages. However, Dothan currently ranks 804 statewide for Legislative Assistant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Legislative Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $33,673 Dothan, AL May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $38,454 Dothan, AL May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $43,706 Dothan, AL May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $47,993 Dothan, AL May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $51,895 Dothan, AL May 01, 2026
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What is a Legislative Assistant ?

A legislative assistant (LA) is a legislative staffer who works for a legislator by monitoring pending legislation, conducting research, drafting legislation, giving advice and counsel, and making recommendations....

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  1. This Job:

    Legislative Assistant

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Legal Secretary II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legislative Assistant in Dothan, AL. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $38,454 to $47,993 with the average base salary of $43,706. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,564 to $61,762 with the average total cash compensation of $54,239.

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About Dothan, Alabama    Dothan /ˈdoʊθən/ is a city in Dale, Henry, and Houston counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is the county seat of Houston County and the seventh ....More

Dothan, Alabama  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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